Automated License Plate
Reader Technology
(ALPR)
1 Public Safety Subcommittee Meeting
October 19,2022
Kyle Philp
Lieutenant,Police Department
What is ALPR
• Computerized system of cameras and
computers that detect license plates and
records location information
• This information assists law enforcement
agencies with their investigations
• Used by both government agencies and
private companies
AXON Fleet 3
• Fleet 3 camera will be installed in marked
patrol vehicles
• Delivery of cameras most likely between April and
June of 2023
• Dash camera that will record officer/citizen
contacts
• The cameras have ALPR capabilities
• Officers will have an application on their
mobile computer that will alert them to
possible plate matches
Camera Views
ALPR Uses
• Locating stolen, wanted, and vehicles sought for
investigative purposes
• Locate and apprehend individuals subject to
arrest warrants or lawfully sought by law
enforcement
• Locate missing persons, children and elderly
individuals
• Assist in the investigation of Sideshow activity
• Develop investigative leads in ongoing and active
investigations.
• Provides the ability to search for vehicles based on
make, model, color, and partial license plate
Fixed ALPR Cameras
• SRPD has applied for a grant for fixed ALPR
cameras
• These cameras can be strategically placed to
combat areas facing specific crimes
• Identify the criminal activity
• Identify the geographical area
• Place cameras to assist investigations
• Integrates extremely well into a real time
crime center
Authorized Use and Data Access
• All users must attend training before use of ALPR
• Authorized users shall not access the ALPR data without a legitimate law enforcement purpose
• Investigations Manager will do regular audits of
information to assure proper use
• ALPR hits shall not be the sole purpose for a vehicle stop Data Collection and Retention
• Data should not be retained unless:
• Being used in an ongoing criminal investigation
• Evidence in a legal proceeding
• Or subject to a discovery request
• SB 34 Governs the retention of ALPR Data
• Data may only be retained for 60 days unless it can
be used as evidence or for investigations of
felonies.
• Law prohibits agencies from sharing data with
non law enforcement agencies.
Questions?